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Appendix A. Resources

Contents:

ActionScript and Programming
ECMA-262 Resources
Object-Oriented Programming
SWF File Format

The following are resources of interest. See also the URLs cited in the the Preface.

A.1. ActionScript and Programming

ActionScript: The Definitive Guide Book Site

http://www.moock.org/asdg

The download center for all the samples in this book (the Code Depot), plus dozens of other common ActionScript examples. Also provides book updates, technotes, sample chapters, errata, and news. Maintained by the author.

moockmarks

http://www.moock.org/moockmarks

The author's bookmarks. Lists hundreds of sites with technical information and design inspiration for Flash and web design in general.

Macromedia's Flash Support Center

http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash

A thriving collection of information for ActionScript and Flash. Contains the entire text of Macromedia's ActionScript Dictionary and a regularly updated database of technotes for Flash developers. A trial version of the Flash authoring tool may be downloaded from: http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/trial.

Macromedia Exchange for Flash

http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/flash

A collection of professional-quality Smart Clips, .fla project files, and ActionScript samples. Content is hosted and endorsed by Macromedia but codeveloped by the Flash community. Access to samples requires use of an installation utility called the Extension Manager.

Flash Kit

http://www.flashkit.com

Internet.com's Flash Kit is the largest third-party source of Flash help. The site has everything under the Flash sun: sample files, message boards, tutorials, news, feature articles, an arcade, interviews, chat, gallery, and much more. Of special interest to Flash programmers are the ActionScript sample .fla files available for download at http://www.flashkit.com/movies/Scripting.

Ultrashock

http://www.ultrashock.com

A general portal for Flash developers, Ultrashock maintains a lively collection of ActionScript-centric .fla files and tutorials.

Flashcoders Mailing List

http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/

Hosted by Branden Hall of Fig Leaf Software, this active Flash developer's email list focuses specifically on intermediate to advanced ActionScript. It is a great place to learn practical techniques and have questions answered by peers but is not for general Flash questions or site checks. Archives are searchable and posted on a monthly basis. Check the archives for answers before posting questions.

Brandon Williams's and Ethan Kennedy's Flash Experiments

http://www20.brinkster.com/ahab/flash5/

A large collection of advanced math-based ActionScript demos. Dozens of sample .fla files available for study covering 3D, fractals, and many visual physics effects. Includes in-depth articles on math-based programming in Flash.

The comp.graphics.algorithms FAQ

http://www.faqs.org /faqs/graphics/algorithms-faq

Describes mathematical solutions to a wide variety of graphics programming problems. Ranges from simpler topics such as, "How do I find the distance from a point to a line?" to advanced 3D issues, normally outside the realm of Flash programming.

Archived Macromedia Flash Players

http://www.macromedia.com/support/flash/ts/documents/oldplayers.htm

Download old versions of the Macromedia Flash Player for testing.

General Game-Programming Resources

The following sites offer useful information for designing, planning, and programming games (these are non-ActionScript-specific sites):

http://www.gamedev.net

http://www.flipcode.com

http://www.javascript-games.org

Flash and Active Server Pages (ASP)

The following articles from ASP 101 provide a good introduction to integrating Flash with ASP to create a simple Flash form:

http://www.asp101.com/articles/flash

http://www.asp101.com/articles/flash2

Macromedia Generator

Though it is beyond the scope of this book to discuss Macromedia Generator, the following web sites offer excellent Generator development resources:

http://www.markme.com

http://www.gendev.net



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